Type 2 diabetes is by far the most common form of diabetes in adults. This occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin or the insulin does not work well at moving glucose (a type of sugar) from the bloodstream into the cells of the body. There is an...
High blood pressure is a widespread medical condition in the United States. Known as hypertension, it is defined as a blood pressure of 140/90 or higher for most people, and is linked with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke as well as heart and...
Why are certain people healthy while others seem to continually experience sickness? To find the answer, let's look at five common characteristics that healthy people share with each other. When these characteristics are implemented in your own life, you can set...
Many people want to lose weight, but have a difficult time successfully doing so. Those few that do reach their goal have a hard time keeping the weight off. Although there is not a "one size fits all" weight loss plan that is right for every person, there are a few...
Heart disease continues to kill a large number of Americans each year. The most common type is due to blockages in one or more heart arteries, known as coronary artery disease (CAD). Listed below are the major risk factors for heart disease as well as what you can...
What common medical conditions are associated with obesity? This is an important question, because if a condition is not recognized and treated, your best efforts at losing weight may be futile. As briefly mentioned in yesterday's blog, six common conditions...